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Updated: 9:18 AM CDT Apr 20, 2020

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Hi. Yes, we want to jump right into this three phase plan to reopen the country. It doesn't set specific dates, but each state would need to show a decrease in cases over two weeks before entering. Let's go through it real quick before we pull it apart. Phase one. That's when venues like restaurants, movie theaters and Jim's can open with social distancing rules. Schools and bars are still closed during phase one phase two schools, daycares camps, non essential travel can resume. Bars will also open its doors following restricted social distancing rules. And for phase three here it is. Offices and work sites can resume normal staffing and nursing homes, and hospitals can allow normal visits. So what is the president's new plan really mean to you? We want to attack this from all angles today. On the health side, we have Dr Lena Wen, an emergency physician in public health professor at George Washington University. Dr. Wen also served this Baltimore's health commissioner, and on the financial side, we have Jean Chatzky, CEO of her money dot com, air peace, personal finance ambassador and best selling author. Ladies, thank you so much for being here, Dr Wen, let's start with you your first thoughts about this plan. Well, the idea of the plan makes sense because we do need to have a plan for reopening in a way that's safe. The problem, though, is that this plan does not include a plan for national widespread testing. So how one would know whether we get to those low numbers we just don't know. And that's the key piece that's missing as part of this plan for the ghetto of saying 20 states could be open tomorrow, possibly. But I don't know how we wouldn't know that. I mean, we just don't have the numbers in place to tell us there could be communities that currently registered zero infections, but we don't know whether it's that they actually have zero infections or just that. We haven't done the testing to figure out whether it's zero of whether there are 20 or whether there are 100. That's a key piece that's missing gene. There are warning signs to about opening too early, even economically. If we see a second wave that could really devastate the economy even more. But I also do understand people are at home and they're hurting. So what are your thoughts? Yeah, there's There's no doubt that this is a double edged sword. People absolutely are hurting. Bankrate did a study and found that for about 1/3 of people, that stimulus payment will only carry them a month. We know that the additional $600 in unemployment money is not being distributed yet by all of the states and the PPP. For the businesses that need it most has been on incredible let down. But at the same time, I'm not the doctor here. But Dr Wen can certainly talk to the fact that this second wave could damage businesses that reopen and force them to shut down once again, which could be even more devastating for them. Or is it better just to get back to work a little bit and get at least get some money? You know, I think the factor that we are not sure of here is whether consumers will actually come back even if businesses do open, they stopped going out before the social distancing was actually put in place. The requirements by the state we can see that by restaurant reservations and consumers air telling us if we look at the research that they would not feel comfortable going to things like sporting events right now, so they may exist. But the money may not flow to them. Thank you so much to both of you for being here for you at home. We know this could be a confusing time. Here's how you can send in your questions to me, and you can't seem to get the best experts to answer them on Facebook. At Rawson reports on Instagram and Twitter, you can find me at Jeff Rawson. We also have the president's three phase plan posted right now on my website so you can read it for yourself. Rawson reports dot com Stay safe, CIA Soon back to you

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Answers to your questions about the guidelines for ending coronavirus lockdowns

Many are wondering what President Donald Trump's re-opening of America plan means. When will kids go back to school? When will restaurants re-open? Is it too soon? The federal guidance doesn't set specific dates, but each state would need to show a decrease in coronavirus cases over two weeks. Read more about the plan from the White House here. In the video above, we get answers to viewer questions from experts: Dr. Leana Wen, an emergency physician and public health professor at George Washington University, and Jean Chatzky, CEO of HerMoney.com and personal finance journalist.We know you have a lot of questions about the coronavirus. Each day, we'll seek to answer them, by consulting our database of experts to get you accurate information on a range of topics. Check back tomorrow for another round. Submit a question of your own here.

Many are wondering what President Donald Trump's re-opening of America plan means. When will kids go back to school? When will restaurants re-open? Is it too soon?

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The federal guidance doesn't set specific dates, but each state would need to show a decrease in coronavirus cases over two weeks. Read more about the plan from the White House here.

In the video above, we get answers to viewer questions from experts: Dr. Leana Wen, an emergency physician and public health professor at George Washington University, and Jean Chatzky, CEO of HerMoney.com and personal finance journalist.

We know you have a lot of questions about the coronavirus. Each day, we'll seek to answer them, by consulting our database of experts to get you accurate information on a range of topics. Check back tomorrow for another round. Submit a question of your own here.